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Why? ‘Cause it’s (more…)
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Talk about a POP of Color!
Posted in Kate's Must-Sees, Shopkeeping talk, tagged accessories, advertising, Facebook, merchandising, resale shopkeeping, web on July 23, 2018| Leave a Comment »
It’s a Graphic World Online
Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged accessories, advertising, Facebook, resale shopkeeping, web on August 14, 2017| 4 Comments »
There’s that old saying about a picture being worth a thousand words, right?
So Old School.
Now, a picture’s worth so much more. No one reads… or if they do they skim. So your photo in your social media, your web site, your blog, has to (more…)
Jewelry Up Close & Personal
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged accessories, Facebook, resale shopkeeping, Twitter, web on March 13, 2017| Leave a Comment »
One of the most profitable things you can sell in your shop is jewelry. Why? Well, if you follow the advice in the Manual, the mark-up can be terrific; jewelry takes up little space so your dollars per square foot can reach into the thousands; and because, well because jewelry fits most everyone!
The secret to selling more jewelry? Show it on your social media. Which means taking pictures. Which means
taking really GOOD pictures.
Some tips for getting (more…)
Love Ghurka handbags?
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged accessories, resale shopkeeping, success on February 25, 2015| 4 Comments »
One of my favorite handbag manufacturers is Ghurka. Actually, I love everything they make, from briefcases (and knife rolls!) to campaign furniture.
I can’t get enough of Ghurka’s timeless, functional designs. If the same is true of you and your consignment/ resale customers, I’ve just discovered a real treat: the Ghurka web site has tips on dating their vintage bags, and even prices the bags sold for!
Drool over their vintage archive. And here’s eBay’s current list of vintage Ghurka purses… check and make sure you haven’t overlooked these in your shop stock!
Do you get Ghurka bags in? Do you have similar sites for other designer handbag resources that you’d like to share with your fellow consignment, resale, or thrift store? Tell us in the comments, below!
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